Iti Limited DOT Tender Bengaluru Karnataka Data Sheet Verification, Advance Sample Approval, 2026

Tender Overview

Iti Limited, under the Department of Telecommunications, invites bids for a procurement package in Bengaluru (Karnataka 560001) with an estimated value of ₹254,151. The tender encompasses 16 items across multiple catalog entries, though item-level specifications are not disclosed in the available data. A key differentiator is the data sheet alignment requirement and the advance sample approval process prior to bulk manufacturing, emphasizing stringent pre-acceptance quality checks and conformance to contract specifications. The purchaser reserves a 25% quantity variation during and after contract award, with delivery periods recalculated accordingly, and requires bidders to adhere to these option clauses. This procurement is to be executed under DOT oversight, and the supplier must align with the buyer’s approval timelines to avoid LD-triggered delays.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No product-specific technical specifications are published in the provided tender data.
• Bidders must upload a Data Sheet that matches product specifications; any mismatch can lead to bid rejection.
• Advance sample process: submit 2 samples within 5 days of award; buyer to approve or request modifications within 5 days; bulk supply must follow approved sample; delays in buyer approval may reset delivery timelines with no LD.
• If minor deviations occur, modifications must be communicated; major deviations may lead to contract termination.
• If samples are required for testing, contractors must supply them free of cost; compliant with contract specifications.
• GST advisory: bidders must determine applicable GST; reimbursement will be as actuals or as per applicable rates, up to quoted GST percentage.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Quantity variation clause: up to 25% increase or decrease during contract and currency, with delivery period adjusted using a defined formula and minimum 30 days;
• Bidder financial standing: no liquidation or bankruptcy; must upload an undertaking to this effect;
• Data Sheet alignment: mandatory submission and verification against product specifications; mismatch may lead to rejection;
• Advance sample requirement: two samples within 5 days of award; approval or modification within 5 days; supply to be per approved sample; delay in approval may shift delivery without LD;
• GST handling: bidder to determine GST; reimbursement linked to actuals or applicable rates; not the buyer’s responsibility.